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KV51 XHJ

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,581 mi
Last recorded129,581 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 XHJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2015 129,581 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 127,217 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 123,192 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 18 Sep 2013 123,108 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f wheel bearing noisey

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 28 Sep 2012 116,567 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

air bag light on

n/s/r tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Pass 6 Sep 2011 111,828 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 May 2010 103,599 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 May 2010 103,599 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 88,706 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 77,610 miles

n/s & o/s front chassic members damaged. has been lifted on incorrect place

Pass 27 Sep 2006 67,945 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear exhaust hangers rubber broken

Fail 27 Sep 2006 67,945 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear exhaust hangers rubber broken

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 147?

Based on 411,257 MOT tests across 31,416 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
6,527
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
31,416
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29,164
position lamp(s) not working 17,492
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 13,298
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,412
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,261
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KV51 XHJ is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 72,561 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo 147 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 29,164 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KV51 XHJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo 147 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Alfa Romeo 147 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KV51 XHJ is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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